Cats and allergies: A primer

Up to 15 percent of the world’s population is allergic to cats, so you’ll find lots of ink being spilled about hypoallergenic felines, and whether they truly exist. So do they?

The short answer: No. But as always, it’s complicated.

Allergy Causes

Researchers have nailed down five different allergens that cats produce. The main culprits are proteins secreted by sebaceous glands in their skin, and another…

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